A few spots remain for Sunday's Yoga in the greenhouse. This is a great time to join us as a member and help support Philly's parks while getting great perks like free yoga classes and more! http://bit.ly/2qqhCKK

This Greenhouse Yoga Series Will Make You Forget It's Winter

Doing yoga surrounded by greenery - even during winter - IS possible. This is a magical time of year for many reasons (Santa, presents, and the like) but it's especially magical because the Fairmount Park Conservancy is bringing back their annual plant-filled yoga series, which kicks off on Sunday, December 17th, in West Fairmount Park's Horticulture Center.

In “3D Printing the Future,” a special gallery experience open now through April 3, 2018 at The Franklin Institute, you can explore the extraordinary story behind the 3D printing craze and how the power of the human imagination has evolved through this cutting edge technological advancement. http://bit.ly/fut3d

3D Printing the Future

From amateur enthusiasts to industrial innovators, 3D printing technology has exploded worldwide-enabling designers and engineers across the globe to reimagine their work and bring new ideas to life. 3D Printing the Future tells the extraordinary story behind the 3D printing craze, showcasing the power of the human imagination through technological advancement.

Thanks Drink Philly for including us! Honored to be featured along side some giants in the industry.
http://philly.thedrinknation.com/articles/read/16481-The-Best-Cocktail-Bars-in-Philadelphia

The Best Cocktail Bars in Philadelphia

Here it is - the definitive list of Philadelphia's best cocktail bars. Keep reading for a comprehensive deep dive into this city's best cocktail-focused bars and restaurants, and keep an eye on this article, which will be updated as Philadelphia's bar and restaurant landscape changes and evolves.

Clay Pot, oil on canvas painting by Sarah Gutwirth. Included in the exhibition A Starling in Shadow, November 29 - December 24, 2017. Note: Painting will ship after end of exhibition. Image size: H 6" x W 6"

Earlier today we passed 600,000 followers here on Facebook and to celebrate we are broadcasting live in 360° from the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial housed here at The Franklin Institute. http://bit.ly/1OJ3Uc2
Thanks so much for following us! We have so much great science to share and are excited to have you all along for the ride. http://bit.ly/2cK5eeG

Queen Village’s premier cocktail bar, which was a pioneer in Philadelphia’s craft cocktail boom, is as good as ever, thanks to an excellent staff and cocktails that run the gamut from classic to experimental. (701 S 4th St,; 267-930-8538)

The former home of Bookbinder’s has been transformed into a classic cocktail bar by Jose Garces, which still serves up Bookbinder’s-style dishes like snapper soup and, of course, plenty of oysters. (125 Walnut St.; 215-253-3777)

When you step into 1 Tippling Place, you’ll feel like you’re in a particularly cozy living room, albeit one with excellent classic and reimagined cocktails. (2006 Chestnut St.; 215-665-0456)

Tod Wentz’s flagship on Passyunk Avenue is known for its creative cocktails and its late night industry crowd — and ultimately, the best thing about Townsend is that it’s a neighborhood spot that happens to have some of the best cocktails and French food in town. (1623 E Passyunk Ave; 267-639-3203)

One of Philadelphia’s oldest restaurants reopened in 2016 with a brand new redesign, a bold new cocktail program from Paul MacDonald, and an incredible dinner service, bringing it right back into the city’s top tier of bars. (261 S 21st St; 215-546-4232)

Joey Baldino’s private, members only club in the heart of South Philly isn’t currently accepting new members, so find a friend with one of those stamped little white cards, settle in at the bar, and order a Negroni — but don’t forget to bring cash. (1408 S 12th St.)

This Starr speakeasy is tucked behind El Rey, identified only by a sign with two red, crossed Rs hanging on Ranstead Street. If you can get a seat, opt for a dark corner booth and order the Bartender’s Choice. (2013 Ranstead St.; 215-563-3330)

This spot is certainly one of Philadelphia’s strangest bars — hidden away on the second floor of an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly, Fiume offers a full and diverse cocktail list alongside a vast array of spirits in a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. (229 S 45th St.; 215-387-2424)

The standard for all Philadelphia distilleries, Philadelphia Distilling’s gorgeous tasting room is home to exceptional cocktails using the distillery’s homegrown spirits and local herbs, fruits, and even vegetables. (25 E Allen St.; 215-671-0346)

...open to anyone and serves some of the most creative (and well-named) cocktails around. (300 S Broad St.; 215-670-2302...

If you can’t get into Laurel (and you probably can’t), you’ll enjoy its casual counterpart right next door just as much, thanks to its caviar service, inventive drinks, and sleek marble bar with gold fixtures. (1615 E Passyunk Ave; 267-858-0669)

After honing his skills in several of Philadelphia’s best kitchens, Greg Vernick opened up his eponymous Rittenhouse Square restaurant to huge acclaim, but don’t overlook the bar — each and every cocktail will pair perfectly with one of their toasts. (2031 Walnut St.; 267-639-6644)

With a classic cocktail bar downstairs and a tiki bar upstairs, The Franklin contains multitudes, but after all this time, it still serves up some of the most inventive craft cocktails in the city. (112 S 18th St,; 267-467-3277)

Visit Paris without leaving Queen Village when you step into Good King Tavern, which boasts an impressive menu of classic cocktails alongside an excellent wine selection. (614 S 7th St.; 215-625-3700)

For a more casual feel, you can stop into a.bar for a cocktail and a dozen oysters, and when you’re ready for dinner, walk across the hall to a.kitchen to pair your second cocktail with their full dinner menu. (135 S 18th St,; 215-825-7030)

Nicholas Elmi’s newest restaurant, located in the heart of Old City, offers up a selection of classic cocktails on a menu that denotes where, when, and by whom the cocktail was created — and it’s one of the only places in the city where you can find a Seelbach. (52 S 2nd St,; 267-606-6313)

Michael Schulson’s dark, sexy izakaya has several excellent cocktails, but don’t miss out on its namesake drink, a bourbon and rye Manhattan variation made with smoke staves. (120 S 13th St.; 215-631-3868)

Jose Garces’ shrine to all things whiskey has one of the best old fashioneds in town, an outstanding burger to pair with it, and a whiskey shelf beyond your wildest dreams. (118 S 20th St.; 215-665-1088)

Philadelphia’s premier vegan restaurant has plenty to offer besides its outstanding plant-based dishes — don’t miss out on its cocktail list, which utilizes many of the same fruits and vegetables as the dinner menu. (1221 Locust St.; 215-320-7500)

Named after the ghostly bartender in The Shining, Fishtown’s Lloyd specializes in small-batch whiskeys, inventive cocktails, and bar food to pair with both. (529 E Girard Ave; 215-425-4600)

An Old City favorite for two decades, Fork’s cocktail list may be brief, but it’s carefully considered — and its skilled bar staff can whip up anything you’d like to pair with your meal. (306 Market St.; 215-625-9425)

Marcie Turney & Valerie Safran’s most recent addition is this retro American diner, which features a local whiskey named after Marcie Turney’s grandfather (Bud’s Best Bourbon), Mad Men-inspired cocktails, and seasonal frosé. (1234 Locust St.; 215-546-2220)

Here it is - the definitive list of Philadelphia's best cocktail bars. Keep reading for a comprehensive deep dive into this city's best cocktail-focused bars and restaurants, and keep an eye on this article, which will be updated as Philadelphia's bar and restaurant landscape changes and evolves.

Untitled gouache on paper painting by Betsey Batchelor. Included in the exhibition A Starling in Shadow, November 29 - December 24, 2017. Note: Painting will ship after end of exhibition. Image size: H 6" x W 8"

The Barnes Foundation has an extensive collection of sculpture and this Friday, archivist Barbara Beaucar unpacks its fascinating history in her members-only lecture Buddhism to Cubism: Sculpture in the Barnes Foundation.

Using advanced digital imaging technology, an incredible map of the world that was created in 1587 can now be viewed in its entirety. http://bit.ly/2j8miTS

Bizarre, Enormous 16th-Century Map Assembled for First Time

This colorful and intricately detailed map from 1587 is more than nine feet by nine feet when fully assembled. For the last 430 years, its 60 individual sheets were bound together as an atlas, but now they have finally been put together-digitally-to reveal a complete picture of the world as it was understood at the time.

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By Ms. Shayna E Brouker (IMCOM)February 2, 2015 I hated winter. Just over a year ago this writer hailing from the perpetually sunny South for most of her adult life moved from San Antonio, Texas, to Wiesbaden in the dead of winter. I arrived on a glum, typically German Tuesday morning, the sky awash with low, heavy clouds.

The Barnes Foundation has an extensive collection of sculpture and this Friday, December 15, archivist Barbara Beaucar unpacks its fascinating history in her members-only lecture Buddhism to Cubism: Sculpture in the Barnes Foundation.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/buddhismtocubism

The Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation has an extensive collection of sculpture and this Friday, December 15, archivist Barbara Beaucar unpacks its fascinating history in her members-only lecture Buddhism to Cubism:...

Don't forget, this Thursday we will have our Open HSA Morning Meeting at the School Library (Bache Building, 2nd floor) from 8:15 to 8:45am
Do you have questions, ideas, suggestions, want to get involved? Join us!​

Getting our winter whirl on at our staff holiday party.
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Celebrating everyone behind the scenes who make the Barnes a great place to work and visit.
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From our families to yours, warmest wishes for an artful holiday season!

Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah. One of the traditional customs of this holiday is the playing of a dreidel game. Like all spinning tops, dreidels are a good demonstration of the concept of angular momentum, showing the same kind of principals that are at play with the Earth’s rotation around its axis. http://bit.ly/2AGbTTO

Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah. One of the traditional customs of this holiday is the playing of a dreidel game. Like all spinning tops, dreidels are a good demonstration of the concept of...

Opposing Views, oil on canvas painting by Mary Nomecos. Included in the exhibition A Starling in Shadow, November 29 - December 24, 2017. Note: Painting will ship after end of exhibition. Image size: H 28" x W 28"

On Wednesday, a team of scientists unveiled a newly discovered dinosaur that had the body and sickle-clawed feet of Velociraptor, the head and snout of a swan, and weird arms that were somewhere between grasping limbs and flattened flippers.

"Why don't I see myself in the art?"
Grade school students can ask some pretty tough questions. We may not have all the answers, but we can start by making them feel comfortable raising sensitive issues.
We want students to know that art is for everyone. Our Pre-K–8 education program helps make students of all backgrounds feel welcome by incorporating racially and ethnically inclusive teaching strategies. Our program also helps build visual literacy skills so that students may better interpret media within our image-saturated culture. Will you help us continue our work in art education? Support our Annual Fund today! http://bit.ly/keep-art-alive

The Barnes Foundation

"Why don't I see myself in the art?" Grade school students can ask some pretty tough questions. We may not have all the answers, but we can start by making them feel comfortable raising sensitive...

“In New Jersey, the total number of ‘snowies’ reported in the past few weeks alone is approaching 10. An entire winter often yields one or zero.” http://bit.ly/2k88p4s

Snowy owls flock to New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Snowy owls, the Arctic creatures beloved by birders and Harry Potter fans alike, are back. Four years after hundreds of the majestic birds flew south to Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the winter, they been spotted here in significant numbers once again.

Smith is open this Fall and Winter! Join us for fun in the Playground AND Playhouse now through March Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm. Playground access is weather permitting with limited staff supervision.
Please note:
Friday, December 15 - Close at 3pm
Sunday, December 24 & Monday, December 25 - Closed
Sunday, December 31 - OPEN! (New Year's Eve Play Day
Monday, January 1 - Closed
Photo credit: Rosie Simmons

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith is open this Fall and Winter! Join us for fun in the Playground AND Playhouse now through March Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm. Playground access is weather permitting with limited staff...

Installing our next group of Collective Members exhibitions featuring the work of Alysa Bennett, Meghan Cox, Mary Powers-Holt, Jacob Lunderby & Nancy Neill. Hope you can join us for the opening reception on Saturday, December 16, 2-5pm!

Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio

Installing our next group of Collective Members exhibitions featuring the work of Alysa Bennett, Meghan Cox, Mary Powers-Holt, Jacob Lunderby & Nancy Neill. Hope you can join us for the opening...

Smith is open this Fall and Winter! Join us for fun in the Playground AND Playhouse now through March Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm. Playground access is weather permitting with limited staff supervision.
Please note our hours for the rest of 2017:
Friday, December 15 - Close at 3pm
Sunday, December 24 & Monday, December 25 - Closed
Sunday, December 31 - OPEN! (New Year's Eve Play Day
Monday, January 1 - Closed

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith is open this Fall and Winter! Join us for fun in the Playground AND Playhouse now through March Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm. Playground access is weather permitting with limited staff...

‘Sesame Street’ characters launch resource portal to show kids how to deal with trauma | New York Daily News
#earlychildhood #learningthroughplay #playmatters

'Sesame Street' characters show kids how to deal with trauma

"Sesame Street" is also here for you on cloudy days. "Sesame Street" and its nonprofit arm Sesame Workshop introduced a "Traumatic Experiences" portal on Friday to help kids and adults cope with tragic and stressful events.

Hectic holiday bustle not your thing? Join us this Friday, Dec. 15 for an artful holiday shopping experience. To see this year's line up of vendors, head to our Facebook event page.
FREE admission with access to the collection and #KieferRodin exhibition, plus complimentary holiday treats! Bring the whole gang.

Open House: Pop-Up Holiday Market

Friends, families, and neighbors, gather at the Barnes this holiday season for after-hours art, shopping, and winter fun! Our holiday market is your...

The Barnes Ensemble made its world debut last October as part of a nine-day festival featuring rehearsals, educational engagements, and collaborations across Philadelphia!
Selected Barnes Fellows will study closely with the artistic staff and invited composers and guest artists to perform contemporary works for solo and chamber ensemble.
Apply by January 1, 2018: http://bit.ly/barnes-ensemble-apply

The Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Ensemble made its world debut last October as part of a nine-day festival featuring rehearsals, educational engagements, and collaborations across Philadelphia! Selected Barnes Fellows...

48-Hour Sale: Give the gift of science and save. http://bit.ly/1YwJTr5
Now through December 12, 2017: Save 20% on memberships and gift memberships to The Franklin Institute using the code MBSA17 at checkout. http://bit.ly/1YwJTr5

The Franklin Institute

48-Hour Sale: Give the gift of science and save. http://bit.ly/1YwJTr5 Now through December 12, 2017: Save 20% on memberships and gift memberships to The Franklin Institute using the code MBSA17 at...

A huge thank you to all the parents that have helped us in the half day painting projects lately!
Have you stopped by the K-4 science room? If you do, stop by the gym as well; a group of parents gave it a little school spirit this past Friday!
If we can do this with a few volunteers; imagine what we could do with YOUR help!
Yes, we need YOU! Can you spare an hour or two on Dec 18th-21st? Our Holiday Shop is almost here! The Holiday Shop is not only one of our big fundraisers, it also gives kids a chance to purchase something for their loved ones; helps them learn about making choices, and practice their math!
To sign up, click here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ba4a92da0fb6-2017
Remember, we need YOU can make a difference.

"Factor of Five: B5C4H4E5J4", assemblage of collograph and lithograph prints by Heather McMordie. Included in our current exhibition "A Starling in Shadow" on view now through December 24. https://ceruleanarts.com/products/heather-mcmordie-factor-of-five-b5c4h4e5j4

Heather McMordie: Factor of Five: B5C4H4E5J4

Factor of Five: B5C4H4E5J4, assemblage of collograph and lithograph prints by Heather McMordie. Included in the exhibition A Starling in Shadow, November 29 - December 24, 2017. Note: Print will ship after end of exhibition. Image size: H 8.5" x W 7.5"; Frame size: H 20" x W 20"

Can science help create the most festive of Christmas songs? http://bit.ly/2k96FIj

Science Says This Holiday Song Will Make You Happier Than Any Other

People's opinions on Christmas music are held at practically a sacred level-which songs are the best, which ones are overplayed, and just how soon is too soon to start playing it. There's now one holiday song debate science has supposedly settled for...

Don't forget!! Wreath Making workshop at The Spring Gardens today!
Two workshops will be held today, one at 12, and another one at 2pm. $15 per person, all materials included. All proceeds benefit the community garden.
Don't forget, to visit our welcome tent for some warm cider and cookies provided by our gardeners!

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